Occupational Therapy
Physical Agent Modality Certification
Ways to Become Certified

1. To become certified based on a Hand Therapist Certification:

• Complete the enclosed application; and
• Submit your Hand Therapist Certificate number
• Submit the fee of $86

2. To become certified based on experience:

• Complete the enclosed application; and,
• Pass the Nebraska Physical Agent Modalities Testing Service Examination(s) with a score of at least 75% and submit proof of passing. To take the exam contact: www.pampca.org;  If the exam is failed twice, you will have to take a board-approved training course.  (If you prefer not to take the exam, you may take a board-approved training course.)
• Submit documentation listing employment situations where you have five years physical agent modality experience.  (Attachment D1 with the application)
• submit the fee of $86

3. To be certified based on a basic educational program:

• Complete the enclosed application; and
• Submit documentation verified by a school official that you completed an approved education program.  (Attachment D2 with the application)
• Submit the fee of $86

4. To be certified based on a board-approved training course:

• Complete the enclosed application; and
• Submit a transcript or certificate from one of the board-approved training courses
• Submit the fee of $86

The Physical Agent Modality Certification does NOT expire.  However, Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant licenses need to be renewed by August 1st of each even numbered year.